Description
Experience the comforting flavors of lasagna in a hearty soup!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or basil, chopped
Instructions
- Start by heating a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and chopped onion, cooking until the beef is browned and the onions are softened, which usually takes about 5 to 7 minutes. Don’t forget to add the minced garlic during the last minute of cooking to infuse the wonderful flavor into the beef mixture. Once cooked, drain any excess grease to keep your soup light and enjoyable.
- Next, transfer the browned beef and onion mixture into your slow cooker. Add in the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth. Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning along with salt and pepper to taste, and give everything a good stir to combine.
- Cover and cook the mixture on low for about 6 to 8 hours, or on high for about 3 to 4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add the broken lasagna noodles into the slow cooker. Stir them in gently to ensure they’re submerged into the broth. Cover the slow cooker again and cook until the noodles are tender, which should be around 30 minutes.
- Once the noodles are cooked to perfection, stir in the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until they meld into the soup and become creamy. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed!
- Ladle the hot lasagna soup into bowls and top each serving with a generous dollop of ricotta cheese. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil.
Notes
This soup can be made ahead and tastes even better the next day!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 450 per serving
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Protein: 25 g